MS250-48FP-HW Meraki MS250-48FP L3 Stck Cld-Mngd 48x GigE 740W PoE Switch.

Cisco Meraki MS250-48FP-HW – Cloud-Managed L3 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch (740W)

The Cisco Meraki MS250-48FP-HW is a Layer 3 cloud-managed access switch with 48x 10/100/1000BASE‑T RJ45 ports and 4x 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks. It delivers 176 Gbps switching capacity and 80 Gbps stacking bandwidth, making it ideal for enterprise access, aggregation, and campus edge deployments. With a 740W PoE+ budget, it powers high-density APs, VoIP phones, and IP cameras while being managed entirely through the Meraki cloud dashboard.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Ports:
  • 48x 10/100/1000BASE‑T RJ45 (PoE+ capable)
  • 4x 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks
• Switching capacity: 176 Gbps non‑blocking fabric
• Forwarding latency: ~2.5 µs
• PoE budget: 740W (802.3af/802.3at PoE+)
• Stacking: 2 dedicated QSFP ports, 80 Gbps bandwidth
• Default PSU: hot‑swappable 1025W AC power supply
• Optional redundant PSU: 1025W AC
• Idle/Full load power: 25W / 874W
• Form factor: 1RU rack‑mountable
• Dimensions: 1.72 x 19 x 20.42 in (4.38 x 48.46 x 51.87 cm)
• Weight: 12.83 lb (6.3 kg)

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise access: secure, cloud‑managed Layer 3 switching with high‑power PoE for APs, phones, and cameras
• Campus edge: scalable deployment with virtual stacking and centralized dashboard management
• Branch offices: zero‑touch provisioning and remote troubleshooting

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion

• Operating mode: Meraki cloud‑managed NX‑OS
• Programmability: centralized dashboard, role‑based administration, scheduled firmware upgrades
• Telemetry: integrated Layer 7 application visibility and per‑port packet capture
• Warranty: lifetime hardware warranty with next‑day advanced replacement